Educational Qualifications

• Recieved Tabla training (1990 to 2013), from the legendary tabla maestro Pt. Chhote Lal Misra, GURU SHISHYA PARAMPARA SYSTEM
• Ph.D.(2005), Delhi University
• M.Mus. (1998), Faculty of Music, Indraprastha College
• B.Mus. (1996), Delhi University, Hindustani Music (Vocal)
• Sangeet Prabhakar (1993), Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad

Career Profile

• Faculty of Performing Arts, Banaras Hindu University - (Diploma Classes- Associate Teacher) 1995-96, 1997-99

• Worked as a ‘Director’ for music workshop, sponsored by the Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi since 2003-09

• Provided a platform to exhibit the creativity and talent of the boys of Prayas Observation Home (N.G.O.), 2005

• Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi - [Short Time & Advance Course Taba- Part Time Guest Lecturer, Instructor – 2009-2013

• Faculty of Music & Fine Arts, University of Delhi - (Asst. Professor- B.A (Hons), M.A], July 2013 to continue

• Worked as a 'TablaGuru' in two Semester in the IES Abroad, Delhi Centre till May 2015. (Note: The IES AbroadSemester is an undergraduate level study abroad programme based in new Delhi, India for students from a consortium of top tier US Undergraduate Universities)

• Provided On-line classes to GrinnellCollege, US for two semesters as International Distance Education from September 2015 to April 2016

Areas Of Specialization / Interest

Percussion Music – Tabla/Pakhawaj

Subjects Taught

5 years Percussion Music – BA(Hons), MA - Tabla/Pakhawaj

PUBLICATION PROFILE

BOOKS/MONOGRAPHS (AUTHORED/EDITED)

• Rishitosh Kumar (2010), SangeetShikshanKeVividhAayam, ISBN 978-81-8457-180-6, Kanishka Publisher & Distributor, Delhi
• Rishitosh Kumar (2015), TableykaUdgamevamDilliGharana, ISBN 978-81-8457-645-0, Kanishka Publisher & Distributor, Delhi

Chapter in a book:

Rishitosh Kumar (2014), TablaVadyakiUtpattiEvamVikas: EkSameekshatmakVivechan, ISBN 978-81-924-653-6-4, NaitikPrakashan, Sahibababd, Uttar Pradesh

ARTICLES/JOURNALS

• Rishitosh Kumar (1993), Taal Se AnushashitHota Hai Sangeet, Manisha Journal, Page No. 37, JagdamMahavidyalaya, J.P. University, Chhapra
• Rishitosh Kumar (2004), AdbhutByaktitvaKeDhani, Chhayanat- Oct.-Dec, RN35504/79, Page No. 29, Uttar Pradesh SangeetNatakAkademi Publisher, U.P Govt. Lucknow
• Rishitosh Kumar (2005), Tabla Shiromani: Pt. ChhotelalMisra, Sangeet Kala Vihar - May, ISSN-0036-4320, Page No. 25, Gandharva Mandal Prakashan, Mumbai
• Rishitosh Kumar (2005), SangeetShikshanPadhatiKeSandarbh Me, Sangeet Kala Vihar - July, ISSN-0036-4320, Page No. 40, Gandharva Mandal Prakashan, Mumbai
• Rishitosh Kumar (2006), Pt. Gama Maharaj, Chhayanat- Jan - March, RN35504/79, Page No. 116, Uttar Pradesh SangeetNatakAkademi Publisher, U.P Govt. Lucknow
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2006), TablaVadan Me PrayuktMukhdekaEkSamikshatmakVivechan, Sangeet Kala Vihar - June, ISSN-0036-4320, Page No. 37, Gandharva Mandal Prakashan, Mumbai
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2007), SangeetKeYugPurush, Sangeet Kala Vihar - March, ISSN-0036-4320, Page No. 5, Gandharva Mandal Prakashan, Mumbai
• Rishitosh Kumar (2007), Raga MahazSuronKa Combination MatraNahi – April-June, RN35504/79, Page No. 14, Uttar Pradesh SangeetNatakAkademi Publisher, U.P Govt. Lucknow
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2009), Table Ki Utpatti-EkVihangavlokan, Vageeshwari, Vol.XXVII, ISSN 0975-7872, Page 66, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2010-11), TablaVadan Me GharanoKaPradurbhav, Vageeshwari, Vol.XXVII, ISSN 0975-7872, Page 84, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi
• Rishitosh Kumar (2010), SidhaTablaVadakKaTej, Sablog National Magazine - Feb., ISSN 2277-5897, Page No. 61, Delhi
• Rishitosh Kumar (2013), MalharKoSamarpitEk Sham, Sablog National Magazine- October, ISSN 2277-5897, Page No. 53, Delhi
• Rishitosh Kumar (2013), TableyKa Wo Jadugar, Sablog National Magazine - November, ISSN 2277-5897, Page No. 59, Delhi
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2013-14), Taal Me Prayukt 'Theka' – EkAnushilan, Vageeshwari, Vol. XXVI, ISSN 0975-7872, Page 59, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi
• Rishitosh Kumar (2014), TablaVadyakiUtpattiEvamVikas: EkSameekshatmakVivechan, ISBN 978-81-924-653-6-4, NaitikPrakashan, Sahibababd, Uttar Pradesh
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2014-15), TablaMahapurushPanditChhote Lal Mishra KaSangitikYogdan, Vageeshwari, Vol.XXVII, ISSN 0975-7872, Page 83, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (2015), VaishvikPariprekshhya Me AadhunikTablaSangati, Vageeshwari, Vol.XXVIII, ISSN 0975-7872, Page 79, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi
• Dr. Rishitosh Kumar (March 2016), MridangKeApratimSadhak: Pt. Ramashish Pathak, Vageeshwari, Vol.XXIX, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Page 40, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi
• Dr.Rishitosh Kumar (September 2016), TablaVadanKeNikasVidhi Me DwipushkarVadyaEvam Delhi Gharana - EkSamikshhatmakVivechan, Vageeshwari, Vol.XXIX, ISSN No. 0975-7872, Page 27, Dept. Of Music, University of Delhi, Delhi

CD / Cassettes Released

• His Tabla Solo CD released in the title of The Rhythmic Glance of Banaras, SwarAnant Music Pvt. Ltd, 2016
• He accompanied in Cassettes/CD released with the title of AnandKutirKeDevata, The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, 2003

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION/PRESENTATIONS

• Presented a Research Paper in U.G.C. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR at the organisedby the Department of Music, University of Delhi. 20th March, 2015
• Presented a Research Paper in U.G.C. NATIONAL SEMINAR at the organised by the Department of Music, University of Delhi. - 16th March, 2016
• As a Resource Person (Speaker) in U.G.C. NATIONAL SEMINAR organised by the Department of Music, University of Delhi. - March, 2017

RESEARCH PROJECTS MAJOR GRANTS/RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS

Junior Fellowship Award (National), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India (2007-2009)

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

• JUNIOR & SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARD (U.G.C-NET/JRF.) 1998

• NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP AWARD ( Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) 2007

• Awarded as a TAAL MANI(Sur SingarSamsad, Mumbai) 2004

• Awarded as a SANGEET RATNASamman (Delhi) 2006

• SANGEET SADHAK (Delhi) 2005

• Honored as a 'Director' in Best Performance of Music Workshop from The Chief Minister of Delhi (Smt. Sheila Dixit) organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi Govt. June 2008

• TABLA SHREE (SAM, Delhi) April 2008

• K.P.SINGARAM PILLAI AWARD (Ashthika Samaj, Delhi), Dec. 2012

• Awarded as a TAAL CHAKRAVORTY (Kota, Rajasthan) Oct. 2014

• Honored as a ABHINANDAN (Pt. C.L.MishraSangeet-Kala Mahavidyalaya, Motihari) 25th Oct. 2014

• Honored as a ABHINANDAN (V.N.BhatkhandeSangeetMahavidyalay, Ghaziabad) Feb. 2016

• Awarded as aSANGAT SRISHTI (Kala Srishti, Banaras), April 2016

• Awarded as a TAAL GOURAV (Pt. C.L.MishraSangeet - Kala Mahavidyalya, Motihari), Dec. 2016

• Honored with appreciation by NSS Unit for VasudhaivaKutumbakamComposed and directed by Dr. Rishitosh at Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, 3rd March 2017

ASSOCIATION WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Founder President of the NaadAura ‘musical odyssey’ (NAMO), 2006

Organizing Two-day National Music Festival dedicated to Tabla Wizard Pt. Anokhe Lal Mishra and Legendary Tabla Maestro Pt. Chhote Lal Mishra since 2006.

Organized 'International Day of Yoga' & 'World Music Day' (given platform for budding Artists) at NDMC Park, Delhi 21st June 2016.

Jury Memberon the Central Selection Committee Of CCRT forCultural Talent Search Scholarships since 2007.

Examiner of Visharad and Alankar exam in Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai, since 2007.

Director of the ‘RhYtHmDiViNe’ (Tala Vadya'sKachehri group). This group Performed at ICCR, SangeetNatakAkademi, Sahitya Kala Parishad, ITA Culture Centre etc. since 2007.

Examiner of Bachelor’s and Master’s exam in Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarhsince 2011.

Examiner of PRAVEEN exam in Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, 2014.

Jury Member in the Delhi University Cultural Fest 'Antardhvani' February14-16, 2014/20-21, 2015.

Invited as a Jurry Member by University of Jammu, "udghosh" 30th Inter University North Zone Youth Festival 15-19 January, 2015, organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Invited as a Jurry Member at Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow (UP Govt.), 24th March 2015.

Invited as a Jurry Member by Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur, 32th Inter University North Zone Youth Festival 02-06 January, 2017 organized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Invited as a Jurry Member 21st National Music Festival, Rohtak, 12-16 January, 2017 organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra, Govt. of India.

Invited as a Chief Guest at Vindhyachal Sangeet Samaroh, Vindhyachal, Mirjapur By Puram Pith Trust, UP 24th January 2016.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Performed as guest artiste at renowned programme ‘SubahSavere’ broadcasted by National Channel DD - 1, (June 2000)
• Performed as guest artiste at famous weekly programme for introducing young talents ‘Evening Live Show’ broadcasted by National Channel DD - 1, (Dec. 2004)
• ‘TaalVadyaKachehari’ rhythm ensemble is presented by Sangeet Natak Akademi a well established programme in festival of Sangeet Pratibha. 2007
• Represented duet performance with Yangqin exponent Prof. Yuening LIU celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic ties between China and India, 1st April 2010.
• Performed in the Opening ceremony in the XIX COMMONWEALTH GAMES held on 3rd Oct 2010 at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
• One of fabulous composition ‘RhYtHmDiViNe’ presented by ICCR a well established programme in festival of Horizon Series, July 2011
• One of another Composition ‘LayaAbhivyakti’ Orgd. by Corporate Affairs Department at ITA Cultural Centre, in occasion of Bharat Ratna Rajeev Gandhi Birth Anniversary, Guwahati, 20th Aug. 2011
• Sadhyayan Performance, Department of Music. 17 Oct. 2013
• National Repute Performed NATIONAL PROGRAMME on DD-BHARTI Channel (Baithak) with Renowned Musicians Pt. Vidyadhar Vyas and Pt. Sharad Shathe from Mumbai, 12th Dec. 2014
• Performed – ‘121’ Rastriya Dussehra Mela 2014 program of classical music, organized by Municipal corporation, Kota, 5th Oct. 2014
• At the opening of the annual Festival 'NAVRANG' of Bhagini Nivedita college programme were invited to the presentation, Composed and Directed ‘RhYtHmDiViNe’, 11th Feb. 2015
• At the opening of the Delhi University Cultural Fest 'Antardhvani' were invited to the presentation of Tabla Ensemble 20th Feb, 2015
• Performed Dargah Hazrat Sufi Inayat Khan Urs Festival, Delhi 4th Feb. 2015
• Honoured as a ‘Director’ in Best Performance of Music Workshop from The Chief Minister of Delhi (Smt. Sheila Dixit)organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi Govt. June 2008.
• In Malhar Festival he Directed & Presented MangalDhwani (Tabla Ensemble-Inaugural function) at Delhi University on 30 Aug. 2016
• In 93rd Convocation he Directed & Presented MangalDhwani (Tabla Ensemble) at Delhi University on 19 Nov. 2016
• Performed- Composed & Directed "Rhythm Divine" for Youth Festival, organized by 'Delhi Celebrates', Sahitya Kala Parishad, Delhi Govt. at Central park, Connaught place, 24th Feb. 2016
• Performed 'SwarPrabhat' Concert, SangeetNatakAkademi, Delhi, 22 January 2017
• Performed with Padam Vibhushan VidwanUmyalpuram K. Sivaraman at SangeetNatakAkademi, Delhi, 15th & 16 Sep. 2017